The Argyle Literary Magazine

We are looking for original, unpublished work; however, we are also all about reprinting strong pieces that aren't done making their “rounds” (just let us know where reprints were originally published and acknowledge you currently retain the rights to them). Please do let us know if your submission (or part of your submission) has been accepted elsewhere ASAP via our submission manager Submittable (via "Messages") so we can remove it from consideration and give you a heartfelt “Congratulations!” 

The Argyle accepts general submissions for poetry, short fiction, essays, interviews, reviews, and more.

• Short fiction, CNF,  & Essays – up to 3 pieces (approximately 3,000 words each). We can be a little flexible for longer pieces).
• Poetry – up to 6 poems (no limitations, but rhyme at your own risk).
• Interviews & Reviews – query us to pitch your ideas.
• Articles - between 750 and 2500 words is the "sweet spot" (and pay careful attention to overuse of passive voice). The Argyle is open to articles about writing, art, and especially the intersections between writing, literature, the visual arts, and culture. Query us to pitch your ideas.
• Digital Art - up to 3 submissions. Color and black & white accepted. Work that is strongly poetic and/or narrative works nicely. This includes multi-modal prose/verse submissions.
• Theme Page - poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and/or digital art (using the above guidelines) related to the selected themes of each bi-monthly issue. 

The Argyle Literary Magazine’s (Micro)Chap Series

Every online issue will include at least one vanishing mirco-chap of poetry, fiction, or non-fiction that will last only one issue (after which, it will disappear into the vastness of nothingness). We will also consider hybrid manuscripts.  Published micro chaps will include:

• Poetry - 8 to 10 poems
• Fiction - 3 to 4 short stories (between 1,000 and 3,000 words each)
• Nonfiction - 3 to 4 essays (between 750 and 3,000 words each)
• Hybrid - content will vary
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*Regular length chapbooks will be larger in size (content will vary)

Successful submissions generally will follow a common theme (or vibe) and—more importantly—work as a collection. Individual pieces must uniquely shine on their own but also resonate with each other to create a singular, cohesive experience overall. 

To submit a chapbook manuscript for consideration, please include:

• Poetry - 12-15 poems
• Fiction - 4 to 5 short stories (between 1,000 and 3,000 words each)
• Nonfiction - 4 to 5 essays (between 750 and 3,000 words each)
• Hybrid - Content will vary; however, submissions should contain enough material (for each genre represented) to curate a final product.

Chapbook submissions may include previously published material; HOWEVER, no more than 25% of the submission’s content may be previously published. Authors must also hold the right to reprint said piece(s) and include the name(s) of the publishers in their submissions. 

No submissions created with AI (either partially or totally) may be submitted for consideration!

Submit your work via The Argyle's Submittable. We accept .rtf, .doc, .docx, and .pdf for poetry and prose submissions, as well as .jpg and .png files for Digital Art, which includes short video and audio file (.mp3 and .mp4) submissions. Include a short bio (up to 100 words) with your submitted work. Contributor photos will be requested upon submission acceptance.

Additional submission info available on The Argyle's "Submissions" page.